Wednesday, December 9, 2009

BasicGrey Gesso Fishies card

Hey You crafty people You!

Been missin' you, but today's is just a quickie post (an oldie that never got blogged.) I've been riding the migraine train (woot! woot!-not!) ;o) ...but can't wait until I can show you the tutorials I've been picking away at for later.

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BasicGrey gesso fish mel stampz - Copy

The leaves are stamped using this clear Damask Floral stamp set from Paper Garden projects & an embossed version of Robin Beam's Bandanna technique (on gesso paper).

The orange-yellow gradient (for the mat) was made by
tinting yellow cardstock with a bunch of orange markers.

BasicGrey gesso fish detail mel stampz

The fish are from a mini clear stamp set by BasicGrey (called Gone Fishing.) They're embossed on patterned gesso paper. The sweet label shape they're on is made with a rubber stamp from Innovative Stamp Creations here. The scallop is a nestabilities of Urban Prairie 6x6 paper edged with Black Copic marker.

The coloured bubbles for "Thank You" were typed printed & embossed on the gesso paper then coloured with Copic markers & the dew droplets glued on.


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15 comments:

  1. MariDecember 9, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    Ok, you may be riding the migraine train (I'm on the cluster train, m'self) but your MOJO is doing fabulous things! :)
    This is so very colorful and fun - LOVE IT!

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  2. Cathy at Paper Garden ProjectsDecember 9, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    This is beautiful Mel - I love what you did with the leaves!

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  3. liannallamaDecember 9, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    Wow! This is really gorgeous! I love the colors and all the little details! I'm sorry you aren't feeling well--hope they stop soon!

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  4. KimDecember 9, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    This is fabulous! You never cease to amaze and put a smile on my face with your projects. So sorry your migraines are inhibiting your life, that must totally suck!

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  5. Christy Farneth-KerrDecember 9, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    I really like this card!! The use of the Dots is very clever. I will have to keep this in my mind so how :)

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  6. Rhonda MillerDecember 9, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Great card. I love the fish and the Thank You spots.

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  7. VinaDecember 9, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    I absolutely love this fishy card! The colors, the pretty damask detail..stunning! Wishing you pain free days soon. Take care, Vina

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  8. CFLangerDecember 9, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    You poor girl! I'm sending up a prayer for you right now that these darn headaches will disappear soon! And you're such a sweetie to post your beautiful work for us to enjoy, even when you don't feel well!

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  9. DawnDecember 9, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    cute,cute,cute... hey, you feel better soon ok!?!

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  10. Teri TerrificDecember 9, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    OMS! This is such a beautiful and fun card. Specifically, I love the colored dew drop 'bubble' letters, the gradient yellow base, the ledger paper, the fantastic damask leaves,...oh! and those little colored bubbles. I guess I just love the card ;D

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  11. CandyDecember 9, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Most beautiful!! Love those fish!
    Hope you get rid of your migraine in a hurry.....
    Big hugs, Candy

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  12. Deepa GopalDecember 10, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Best of Best!!! Its fabulous...beautiful intricate patterns:)

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  13. Allison RankinDecember 10, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    That is such a special card...Tristan is here and he loves it!

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  14. Leslie HannaDecember 10, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    I need to remember I can make layers with my BG papers. :-) PRETTY!

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  15. SnoopyDecember 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Poor Mel! Migraines are no fun at all. I hope and pray you'll be feeling better soon! Your post was beautiful. Take good care of yourself, hon.

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D

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♥ Thank You so much sharing your thoughts. It means the world! ♥ Mel